Vail vacation rentals guests can satisfy their general and gourmet grocery needs at Marketplace. It's adjacent to Sonnenalp Vail's One Willow Bridge Road Residence Club, but it's open to the public. Guests of Ritz Carlton Vail, Four Seasons Vail Residence Club and even Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch can go to Marketplace for fridge stocking.

Family vacations are great, but traveling with kids can be a challenge that requires planning and resourcefulness. Here are a few tips that can make things easier:

The new Four Seasons Vail resort, named in the Conde Nast May 2011 "Hot List," features a luxurious alpine inspired Spa. Guests of the Four Seasons Vail vacation rentals have full access to the resort, which includes the amazing Spa. There are a variety of treatments designed to help guests adjust to the high altitudes and to soothe skiers' sore muscles.

This coming weekend Punta Mita is hosting two exciting surfing events. The 2nd Annual Punta Sayulita Longboard and SUP Classic takes place March 12 and 13. If last year's event is any indication, the beach will be lined with thousands of people watching international professional and amateur surgers compete. Surgers will compete in longboard and standup paddle surfing (SUP).

 The Four Seasons Resort Vail is celebrating their opening with a western themed party March 19th. The Four Seasons Vail opened this December, but held off on holding their Official Grand Opening Party. March is a popular time to visit Vail thanks to great skiing conditions and milder weather on the slopes. If you're visiting the Four Seasons Residence Club Vail during this time, make sure you don't miss this event!